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Spice things up with great barbecue sauce

Dear Heloise: We have enjoyed your mother's barbecue-sauce recipe for years. I cannot seem to find


Going upscale isn't limited to picking restaurant fare

By BILL DALEY CHICAGO TRIBUNE Even the Three Stooges never were as simpatico as bacon, lettuce


MLB ROUNDUP \ Tuesday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Devil Rays 6, Angels 3 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Ty Wigginton homered and drove in


FINALISTS Winners and losers

The communities given finalist consideration for a $1 billion, low-pollution power plant being


WTA TOUR BUDAPEST GRAND PRIX

WTA TOUR BUDAPEST GRAND PRIX Tuesday At Romai Tenisz Akademia Budapest, Hungary Purse:


The 'conservative' Congress is eager to meddle -- again

Editorial: Here they go again. Members of the United States Congress are busy attempting to work their


Owner: Vehicle not used in crime

The homicide took place last week on the East Side. The suspect is at large. By PATRICIA MEADE


Ohio native is perfecting his 'fine, exquisite craft'

The currency engraver has been told he is a dying breed. DAYTON (AP) -- When Christopher D. Madden


Imagine WWII with Annan at the helm

Opinion: Those of us old enough to remember World War II face many painful reminders of how things have


Soriano amused by interest in him

Alfonso Soriano has been in the center trade talks and tied to five teams. ASSOCIATED PRESS


President, Iraqi PM tout Baghdad security plan

Democrats expressed displeasure with al-Maliki's Israel stance. WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush


Burnitz belts 2 homers as Bucs jolt Brewers, 6-1

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Dave Bush wasted Ben Sheets' strong return from the disabled list before he was


CONGRESS Senate passes teen abortion bill

The bill was designed to secure conservative votes, Democrats said. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A bill that


Allison Tyndall, Mr. Locke to marry New Year's Eve

XCHICAGO -- Allison Rae Tyndall and Jason B. Locke, both of Chicago, are announcing their engagement


Three injured in 5-car wreck

One driver was cited for operating a vehicle while impaired. BOARDMAN -- What police initially


Diners can help group supply Third World schools

The group has made 16 shipments since 1999. CORTLAND -- Cortland Humanitarian Outreach Worldwide


BASEBALL

BASEBALL Warren Harding High -- is where BB Rooners and Baseball Systems will conduct a Showcase


Tribe's first-inning blitz sinks Rogers, Tigers, 12-7

Cleveland scored seven runs in the first inning off Detroit's ace pitcher, Kenny Rogers. CLEVELAND


County instructs in tax lien sales

YOUNGSTOWN -- A four-member team from the Stark County treasurer's and prosecutor's offices visited


Smith-Ciccone nuptials are set for mid-October

YOUNGSTOWN -- Announcement is being made by Phillip and Kathleen Ciccone, 5529 Youngstown-Poland


Caleb Meyer fires 4-hit shutout

YOUNGSTOWN -- Caleb Meyer allowed only four hits as he pitched a shutout, leading Bud's/DiCioccio to


Tax reform should address snooping by IRS

Opinion: By DANIEL J. MITCHELL HERITAGE FOUNDATION Are your tax records safe? Good question. The


Scrappers suffer third loss in row

Despite a 4-1 loss to the Cyclones , the Scrappers remain in first place. BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Ivan


Authorities unsure how boy was shot

GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A 14-year-old boy who had been taking care of a state lawmaker's pets was


Donnie Iris and Cruisers at the Palms Steakhouse

CONNEAUT LAKE, Pa. -- Donnie Iris and the Cruisers will be at the Palms Steakhouse, state Route 618,


MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS Gateway Football Conference

The 2006 Gateway Football Conference preseason all-league team, based on balloting by coaches:


Seven Penguins were put on the pre-season All-Conference team.

Seven Penguins were put on the pre-season All-Conference team. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS


Rocket attacks will be fiercer, reach farther, Hezbollah says

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- Hezbollah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah, looking exhausted, defiantly vowed


DeCapito receives 5 years' probation

WARREN -- Philip O. DeCapito, a onetime candidate for Trumbull County commissioner, has been


Use lessons, diplomacy to outsmart Hezbollah

Opinion: On my office bulletin board hangs a yellowing Newsweek cover from Oct. 3, 1983, with the headline:


Summary of police activity from the city of Canfield and Austintown:

Summary of police activity from the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD July 18 Theft:


Many slip through cracks of welfare overhaul

Opinion: By MARK E. COURTNEY WASHINGTON POST Almost 10 years after President Clinton signed the welfare


Advisory council presses county to mark funds for transportation

The transit authority qualifies for a federal match, one council member said. By ED RUNYAN


Jennings denies bashing Trebek of 'Jeopardy!'

Jennings denies bashing Trebek of 'Jeopardy!' NEW YORK -- "Jeopardy!" ace Ken Jennings says recent


Coach K finishes list for US team

The club has an upcoming exhibition game scheduled against Puerto Rico. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- LeBron


WNBA ROUNDUP \ Tuesday's games

Fever 75, Monarchs 60 INDIANAPOLIS -- Tamika Whitmore scored 20 points, leading four Indiana


NO SURPRISE: LEBRON MAKES TEAM

No surprise: LeBron makes team LeBron James already knew he would be on the U.S. national team's


ON TOUR \ This week's professional golf events

LPGA TOUR/LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR Evian Masters Evian, France Schedule: Today-Saturday Course: Evian


Danica Patrick to drive for Andretti Green team

CHICAGO (AP) -- Danica Patrick's "heart and soul" are with the Indy Racing League, so that's where


Event scarcity leads to bleak finances

By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- With only a charity outdoor motorcycle event


Deadline missed to report on stolen works

NEW YORK (AP) -- Many American art museums missed a deadline to report whether their collections


PRESEASON POLL

PRESEASON POLL How a panel of media and coaches voted in the Gateway Football Conference preseason


Bond set for man charged in slew of crimes

CAMPBELL -- Benjamin B. Chaibi, 20, of Devitt Avenue, is being held in Mahoning County jail in lieu


GAME TIME

GAME TIME Tonight Who: Scrappers at Brooklyn When: 7 Radio: WNIO-AM (1390)


TODAY

TODAY Noon (ESPN) (WKBN-AM 570) Baseball: Tigers at Indians. 1:10 p.m. (WBBW-AM 1240) Baseball:


AGENDA THURSDAY

Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board executive committee,


Library gets bond issue on special election ballot

Library officials are promoting the proposed expansion. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM


Police probe assault on 19-year-old man

GIRARD -- Police are investigating an early Monday morning assault on West Liberty Street.


Roper will not compete in event

Requirements call for participants to be entered in two events. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A teenager


Building fire was not arson

SEBRING -- Fire Chief James Cannell has ruled out arson in a fire that destroyed three shops in the


WOMEN'S NBA

WOMEN'S NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB Connecticut186.750-- Detroit167.69611/2


LOCAL

LOCAL Ohio Open CONCORD -- Garrett Frank of Youngstown shot 72-68--140 and was tied with five


Ancient Irish psalm book uncovered by backhoe operator in bog

DUBLIN, Ireland (AP) -- Irish archaeologists Tuesday heralded the discovery of an ancient book of


Purchasing scandal convict reports to jail

WARREN -- Tony Delmont, the convicted former Trumbull County maintenance director, reported to the


Plasma TVs fail to quell radical Islam

Opinion: By BART SCHUT LOS ANGELES TIMES Moroccan authorities have introduced a new weapon in the fight


Campus tradition moves from spot

The Rock has been a campus focal point for four decades. YOUNGSTOWN -- They talked about it last


Diabetes in kids can harm kidneys, research suggests

Obesity-related problems could shorten average life spans in the U.S. CHICAGO (AP) -- Children who


Bowling Green man convicted of 15-year-old slaying of teen

The man offered to help police catch the killer. BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) -- A man who once


Competition to be tough at Evian Masters

Annika Sorenstam has a chance to tie Tiger Woods in major victories. EVIAN, France (AP) -- Forget


CASH How it's made

After a paper note is designed, an artist hand-engraves a piece of soft steel. More than 65 steps


NHL Recchi is a 3-time Penguin

Mark Recchi is back with the Penguins for the third time in his career. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Mark


Nursing home to pay fine after beating death

The home did not appeal the ruling and was granted a reduction. TOLEDO (AP) -- A nursing home has


Girl reported missing

Girl reported missing SHARON --Sharon police are asking Youngstown residents to be on the lookout


California suffers through heat wave

At least 56 people have died in the past 10 days. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Gripped by a 10th


AMERICAN LEAGUE

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Sex offender tracking bill sent to Bush by Congress

One representative said as many as 100,000 offenders aren't registered. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Finding


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IF YOU GO

Who: Mindy McQ. When: 8 p.m. Saturday. Where: Free Times Side Stage, adjacent to Plain Dealer


City hopes funds can be raised for museum project

The city also wants to acquire two Federal Street buildings. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL


THURSDAY

THURSDAY American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton, will serve spaghetti dinners


SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Today At Manhattan Center, New York (ESPN2), David Tua,


Notice reveals shortfall in benefits

The problem cam to light during a transfer in claim evaluations. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A mistake


MINDY MCKEOWN New career began with a lunch break

A back injury ended her hopes to become an Olympic gymnast. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR


Church chosen for Cicero-Johns Sept. 30 wedding

XNEWTON FALLS -- The engagement of Briana Lee Cicero and Scott Eric Johns, both of 60 Trubie Run


District chooses plan for new gym

The 38,000-square-foot auxiliary gymnasium is to include wrestling facilities. By DENISE DICK


STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Scrappers (Indians)1816.529-- Jamestown (Marlins)1616.5001 State


TESTICULAR CANCER Theory: Lance Armstrong Effect

CHICAGO (AP) -- A new but non-proven theory says body heat might explain Lance Armstrong's


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Alienated affection hurts a marriage

Dear Annie: My husband, "Harry," and I have been married for 11 years -- it's a second marriage for


U.N. angered by Israeli strike

An ambassador denied Kofi Annan's claim that it was intentional. BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- An


AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING

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Columbiana man sentenced for arson

LISBON -- A Columbiana man has been sentenced to six months in jail and fined $1,000 for setting


Salem wants tax increase to restore services in city

Current tax receipts sit at about $5.1 million a year. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU


Plea deal keeps men out of county jail

Charges were reduced, and the two were sentenced to time served. By SARAH WEBER VINDICATOR STAFF


County awards bid for building repairs

Architectural and engineering work will cost $193,500. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


84-year prison sentence

The judge cut 18 months off the original 851/2-year prison sentence. By PETER H. MILLIKEN


Schools end year on better footing

The district is expected to ask voters to approve new tax levies in November. By HAROLD GWIN


PGA TOUR SCHEDULE-WINNERS

PGA TOUR SCHEDULE-WINNERS Jan. 5-8 -- Mercedes Championships (Stuart Appleby) Jan. 12-15 -- Sony


Ohio passed over again in bid for jobs; plant finalists picked

The plant will bring scientific innovations nationwide, advocates say. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The


No-sweat beach fare

Sand, sun and sea spell satisfying times, indeed. By ALLISON ASKINS MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS LIP


MONDAY'S GAMES

MONDAY'S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit 9, Cleveland 7 N.Y. Yankees 6, Texas 2 L.A. Angels 8,


Tips to remember when choosing a bathing suit

Accessories will help you make a splash on the beach. By ANNA WALLNER and KRISTINA MATISIC


Congress cuts, the states pay

Editorial: Washington Post: Do large corporations need another tax break? The House of Representatives seems to


Division I-AA football is making big strides

The playoffs are getting more funding support from the NCAA. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS


TV host vows to push seat-belt use

The 'Community Connections' host says she's embarrassed. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Militants surprised by strength of response

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- A senior Hezbollah official said Tuesday the guerrillas did not expect


Today is Wednesday, July 26, the 207th day of 2006. There are 158 days left in the year. On this date in 1856, playwright George Bernard Shaw is born in Dublin, Ireland.

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, July 26, the 207th day of 2006. There are 158 days left in the year. On this


SOFTBALL PONY NATIONAL TOURNAMENT TUESDAY'S SCORES

SOFTBALL PONY NATIONAL TOURNAMENT TUESDAY'S SCORES 16U NJ Rocks 4, Dutchess Debs 1 Orange


Making the most of bumper crop from farmers market

Know what you want when picking produce. By DONNA PIERCE CHICAGO TRIBUNE The convenience


BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Stacy and Nina Burnette, Twinsburg, boy,


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James K. Hackett Jr., 27, of 115 Windemere Drive, New Castle,


MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Visions (Rini)3.202.602.20 Festive Music (Ortiz)4.803.40


Teen confessed shootings on highway, officials say

Teen confessed shootings on highway, officials say SEYMOUR, Ind. -- A 17-year-old confessed


NFL ROUNDUP Steelers sign rookie RB Humes

ASSOCIATED PRESS PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers signed rookie running back Cedric Humes


Immigration compromise posed

Under the plan, workers would have to return home before applying. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS